Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Chimney Company in Hollywood, CA
Chimney repair in Hollywood usually means working on a 1920s or 1930s chimney that has been through decades of seismic movement, Santa Ana winds, and intermittent fireplace use. Original clay flue tiles crack, mortar joints loosen, and decorative terra cotta pots shift out of alignment. Causeway Chimney Sweep has served Hollywood since 2015, and we carry the full repair capability from crown to firebox, using professional-grade materials like DuraFlex and HeatShield rather than hardware-store substitutes. Call (877) 500-2276 when you need a specialist who can actually fix what the earthquake left behind.
Why Hollywood Homes Are Different
Hollywood’s 90028 zip code includes a dense concentration of Spanish Colonial Revival and Craftsman homes built between roughly 1915 and 1935. These houses have original red clay flue liners and brick fireplaces that were never designed for modern usage patterns or Southern California’s particular combination of dry heat and seismic stress. The 1994 Northridge earthquake cracked flue tiles and shifted chimney structures throughout the flats and hillsides, and some chimneys were rebuilt with mixed materials that age unevenly.
Then there is the Santa Ana season. From late fall through winter, low humidity and high winds pull creosote-flaking debris into the air and create extreme fire risk. A chimney that has not been inspected since the last noticeable earthquake may have cracks that would go unnoticed during a routine cleaning but matter enormously when embers are moving through the flue. In Hollywood, a cleaning often turns into a seismic safety inspection, because the technician is looking at a decades-old masonry structure in a fault-line-adjacent neighborhood. That combination of historic housing, seismic movement, and wildfire-season urgency is specific to this city, and it changes how the work should be done.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Hollywood Services
Two services account for most of the calls we get from Hollywood homeowners: chimney sweeping for fireplaces and gas appliance flues, and dryer vent cleaning for laundry exhaust systems that have been ignored for years. Both are venting problems, and both carry fire risk when neglected.
Chimney Sweep in Hollywood
A chimney sweep in Hollywood means more than removing soot. Because most homes in 90028 were built before modern building codes, the sweep includes checking flue tile condition, mortar joints, and chimney pot alignment while the system is open. We look for the hairline cracks that appear after earthquakes and the creosote accumulation that Santa Ana season turns into a fire hazard. If the flue is clean and sound, we say so plainly. If it needs repair, we show you the camera evidence. See Chimney Sweep in Hollywood for the full scope and local pricing.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hollywood
Your dryer vent is a venting system, not an afterthought. In Hollywood’s older homes, dryer ducts often run long distances through walls or crawl spaces, collecting lint in places you cannot see. That lint is a documented home fire hazard, and it also makes your dryer run hotter and longer. We clean the full duct run, verify airflow at the exterior termination, and remove the buildup that restricts exhaust. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hollywood for how we handle these systems and what it costs.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Chimney Repair in Hollywood
Chimney repair in Hollywood is not a niche service here; it is the default outcome of owning a pre-war home in a seismically active area. Original clay flue tiles crack under heat and movement, mortar erodes in the dry air, and chimney crowns develop hairline fractures that let water into the structure. When a homeowner calls us for a cleaning and we find damage, we can typically handle the repair in-house rather than referring it out. That is the difference between a sweep who cleans and a chimney company that can reline, resurface, and rebuild. For a full breakdown of our repair scope, see Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Water staining on the fireplace wall, debris inside the firebox, or birds nesting in the flue all point to a missing or damaged chimney cap.
What it costs in Hollywood
Chimney cap installation in Hollywood typically runs $180 to $340 for a standard galvanized or stainless cap, fitted to the flue.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a professional-grade cap from our stocked Famco or Copperfield inventory, and secure it to the crown with proper fasteners.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked flue tiles found during a sweep, visible smoke entering the living space, or a gas appliance venting through an unlined masonry chimney all require a new liner.
What it costs in Hollywood
Chimney liner installation in Hollywood typically falls between $3,600 and $6,000 depending on flue length, access, and whether a DuraFlex flexible liner or rigid system is used.
How we do it
We specify the liner by name, most often a DuraFlex flexible stainless system, sized to the flue and installed with proper insulation and termination at the cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall in the attic, or visible rust on the metal flashing at the roofline all indicate failed flashing.
What it costs in Hollywood
Chimney flashing repair in Hollywood typically runs $400 to $850 depending on roof pitch, flashing material, and how much of the old metal must be removed.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing, install new step and counter flashing, and seal the transition so water sheds away from the chimney structure.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A cracked or spalling concrete crown, visible from the ground or roof, lets water into the masonry and accelerates damage to the flue tiles below.
What it costs in Hollywood
Chimney crown repair in Hollywood typically costs $350 to $750 for resurfacing or rebuilding the crown with proper slope and overhang.
How we do it
We remove the deteriorated concrete, form and pour a new crown with a proper drip edge, and verify that water sheds away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,600 – $6,000 |
Does chimney repair cost more in Hollywood than elsewhere?
Yes, often. Hillside access, older masonry that needs extra prep work, and the frequency of seismic-damage findings all push Hollywood repair costs toward the upper end of the ranges above.
Can a cracked flue tile wait until next year?
No. A cracked flue tile exposes the surrounding masonry to heat and embers, and in Santa Ana season that is a fire hazard, not a cosmetic issue. Call (877) 500-2276 for an inspection.
Brands We Service in Hollywood
We specify by name: DuraFlex for liner systems, HeatShield for resurfacing, and Famco for caps and venting components. These are professional chimney supply lines, not commodity big-box alternatives. Parts are stocked locally, so most Hollywood repairs can be scheduled without waiting on a distributor. See our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $160 – $290 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,600 – $6,000 |
| HeatShield resurfacing | $2,500 – $4,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $130 – $220 |
Hillside roof access, older masonry that requires extra prep, and seismic damage found during inspection are the three biggest cost drivers in Hollywood. We give an upfront price before any work starts, and nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hollywood
We cover the full 90028 zip code and the surrounding Hollywood foothills, including the hillside streets above Franklin Avenue and the flats around Melrose and Sunset. Most Hollywood appointments can be scheduled within a week, and we batch calls by area so hillside runs happen on the same day when possible.
- Whitley Heights
- Hollywood Dell
- Hollywood Heights
- Beachwood Canyon
- Yucca Corridor
Service Area – Cities Near Hollywood
Causeway Chimney Sweep serves Hollywood and the surrounding neighborhoods from our base in Universal City, CA. We also cover West Hollywood, CA, Koreatown, CA, and Echo Park, CA. If you are in one of these areas, the same crew, the same brands, and the same upfront pricing apply.
Serving Hollywood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Hollywood
Most routine repairs like caps, crowns, and flashing do not require a permit. A full liner installation or structural rebuild may require city approval, and we will tell you before the work starts if that is the case.
Annually, and after any earthquake strong enough to rattle windows. The 1994 Northridge event cracked flues throughout 90028, and even smaller quakes can reopen old mortar joints. Call (877) 500-2276 to schedule.
Yes. In fact, unused chimneys in Hollywood often have the most debris and hidden damage, because water and pests get in when a system is idle. We inspect first, then clean, and we show you what we find.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Hollywood Customers Say
"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Luis Flores"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Amanda Hoffman"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Dev Reddy